Scientists discovered something that's both perplexing and worrisome — humpback whales are shrinking. What's happening? A study found that humpback whales in the North Pacific a ...

One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be the ocean’s protectors. Researchers have witnessed humpback whales intervening during ...

Humpback whales blowing bubble rings may be a positive sign, researchers say. Humpback whales may be communicating with humans in a playful way, according to researchers who have been studying the ...

The adult male swam more than 8,000 miles from South America to Africa, most likely in search of a mate, researchers said. By Alexandra E. Petri A humpback whale set a record by traversing at least ...

A naturalist was left astounded after taking a once-in-a-lifetime photograph of a bewildered seal in the mouth of a humpback whale after the 40-ton marine mammal accidentally swallowed it. A Blue ...

A male humpback whale swam 8,106 miles (13,046 km) from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, mingling with other whale populations and potentially having sex with them along the way. When you purchase ...

Several onboard sustained minor injuries from the sudden stop of the vessel. Prince of Whales crew members confirm "minimal" ...

There's been a series of entanglements and collisions involving humpback whales in British Columbia waters in recent weeks as ...

Daily News photographer Bill Wagner caught this image of a humpback whale surfacing Saturday in the Pacific Ocean just off the North Head Lighthouse at Cape Disappointment. It popped its head above ...

A mother humpback whale and her calf became entangled in shark nets near Noosa Main Beach in Australia on Wednesday, Sept. 17 A Shark Control Program contractor freed the two whales from the net later ...